Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Norman / Max Westheimer (KOUN)

Lat: 35.24°NLon: 97.47°WElev: 1182ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.68 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 21 May 2:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 92 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east northeast.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east northeast.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington OK
 35.03°N 97.33°W
2:46 pm CDT May 21, 2024
2pm CDT May 21, 2024-6pm CDT May 27, 2024
 
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